I have greatly enjoyed the art of photographing artefacts in recent years, and many of the objects I’ve captured have been truly delightful. Occasionally, I encounter an artefact that stands out, resulting in images that are exceptionally striking—this was the case when I had the opportunity to photograph a faience amulet of Thoth for the…
Provenance Overview Early History The item in question has an unclear ownership history prior to 1907, believed to have originated in Egypt. Ownership Timeline From 1907 to 1919: Acquired by Charles Lang Freer (1854-1919) in Egypt from an unknown owner. From 1920: The object became part of the Freer Gallery of Art as a gift…